
A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is required for anyone that wants to work and be paid in Canada. Understand employer’s role of requesting SIN .
Check related information on IRCC website for the procedure on applying for a SIN for working off-campus.
Applying for a SIN
International students applying for a SIN require a permit that confirms their right to work. The options are:
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- a work permit; or,
- a study permit that includes conditions allowing work on and/or off-campus
Students who have study permits without these conditions must either apply for a new study permit or request an amendment to their current permit.
- Applying for a new permit: If the conditions were correct when the permit was issued ( eg. Excluding off-campus work for English-language students), it will be necessary to apply for a new permit .
- Requesting an amendment: If the conditions were wrong when the permit was issued ( eg. Excluding work for a student in a post-secondary degree program) an amendment can be requested.
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- Amendment applications must include the original offer of acceptance used in the application for the current study permit AND current confirmation of enrolment .
- There is no fee for an amendment request.
- See IRCC details about applying for an amendment
You can also reach out to our office at isa@brocku.ca should you need additional clarification
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes! SIN applications are currently accepted online as well as by mail. Find out how to apply here .
Yes! Brock International Services invites Service Canada officers to deliver eSIN application workshop virtually on a regular basis.
Please follow our upcoming events on ExperienceBU and register!